Hiking Cima di Terrarossa: Alpine Views and Wildlife

Cima di Terrarossa (or Špik Hude Police in Slovenian) is a striking peak in the Julian Alps, rising near the Italy–Slovenia border. Known for its reddish limestone rock, which gives the mountain its name. It offers wide alpine views over surrounding peaks and valleys. The area is rich in history, with remnants from World War I along old military paths. It’s common or almost sure to spot Alpine ibex moving effortlessly across the rocky slopes. These steinbocks are very curious and not afraid of people. You have to be careful not to get some rocks on your head from them moving around.

I rarely go hiking in summer, because normally I work and on my days off I am doing something else, honestly. I also am not a fan of crowds. It was 15 August when we went hiking on an Italian mountain with Iva. So we were expecting it to be busy. And it was, but on the way down. So when people were going up, we were already on our way down. Going up we only had the good type of crowds.

We were also lucky with the weather – it was not too hot and not too cloudy to enjoy the views.

On the top.

Another gorgeous day in the mountains!

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